My story is very simple: I was stuck in a rut and I just couldn’t seem to get myself unstuck. My best efforts to change my behaviour yielded only short-term success, which left me frustrated and unhappy. I already knew that many people used hypnosis, successfully, for the elimination of habits such as overeating or smoking, and I felt that it would work equally well on helping me break my own routines.

The habit, itself, isn’t the important part – the important part is finding Irina Benoit of Lasting Change Hypnosis! Our very first session made me feel I was in complete control, resulting in an immediate relief from stress and a renewed determination to make the changes I wanted.

Thank You, Irina, for all your help!

I went to see Irina, as a last resourse in dealing with the tragic death of my dear daughter seven years ago.

Going in I could not even imagine feeling better, since my baby passed pain and sorrow had accompanied my life and had taken everyrthing joinful away.

It was amaizing to walk through the valleys of hypnotherapy and separate my beautiful daughter from feeling such as guilt, anger, and the most deepley pain anyone could possibly bear. After only two sessions I feel at peace, I remember my baby girls every minute of my life, but she is now the most beautiful memory...a memory that brings me to a smile; rather than a tear.

Thanks Irina.

Irina and Hypnosis gave me a whole new world to enjoy and explore and introduced me to the power of my mind.

For over 40 years I worried myself sick before, during and after a trip. This happened for all my trips - whether by car or air and I totally avoided boats. I continued to travel but I suffered through each one. I knew I was making myself sick but I didn't know how to stop it.

This year we planned a family reunion after my father suffered another mini-stroke. The problem was it was half a world away. My flight was for Friday morning but I had already worried myself sick by the Monday night and all of Tuesday. I told my husband I couldn't go on the flight as I was tired of the suffering. My husband asked if I would consider hypnosis. I had always resisted this based on what I saw on television. However, I decided to give it a chance this time since I was tired of the the suffering through this self-induced sickness.

My husband called Irina on Tuesday afternoon and she saw me that night. Her concern and eagerness to help me was very encouraging and I decided that if I could make myself sick, then I was going to listen to her to help me learn to make myself better. I am very happy to say that after only 2 sessions with Irina - the second was on Wednesday afternoon - I made my Friday 1AM flight. I amazed everyone (even my kids!) by not only not getting sick but by actually enjoying the flight!

I have been on several trips since - by air and car - in conditions that always used to guarantee me being sick and I am happy say that I have not even thought of being sick on any of those trips. Instead, I have been taking in the sights and enjoying every trip.

Thank you Irina!

From the very first phone call to the three sessions that I had with Irina, it was very rewarding because she was able to pinpoint the area that caused a lot of pain that was affecting my whole life.

Irina has helped me overcome situations from my childhood that had been affecting me and was the root cause of the way I carried on in my life. I was stressed and anxious and had wired feelings in my chest whenever I wanted to speak to people regarding a situation. I could not express myself or even sort out any situation. I felt I was not worthy even to my own daughter. I was afraid to speak up because of a lot of anxiety that was holding me back.

Three hypnosis sessions with Irina has guided me to my inner self, to sort and separate these feelings and put them in perspective. I was able to reconnect with myself and believe in myself and let go of my past.
I now feel truly transformed and confident, knowing that I am always in control. Everyday before I go to bed I put my learning to practice.
Something very important about Irina: She is a very passionate person, even from just a phone conversation; she is able to sense if there is a desperate need for her to help you.
Irina will try and fit you in for a free consultation; even it meant having to fit you in, into her busy schedule.

Thanks Irina, you have helped me immensely, may the Good Lord bless you and your good work!

Irina is extremely passionate and knowledgeable in her practice.

She has helped me overcome my shyness and now I can socialize in a manner that I never thought was possible for me. I have always thought of myself as a friendly and positive person with close friends and family. However, I found myself incapable of mingling, or carrying conversations with complete strangers. I was always the "quiet one" in a group or party.

During my consultation, Irina helped me understand why I behaved this way. Irina developed the treatment program and gave the tools and understanding that I needed to change myself.

Within a month's time I felt confident around groups of people and even hosted a party. I no longer avoid social gatherings and not I find it fun to meet new people.

Thank you Irina!

I have been flying for over 20 years, but it wasn’t until my early 20’s that I developed the fear of flying. I can’t explain why, I was just scared. My heart would race, my palms got sweaty, I would get nervous booking my flight, or if I saw a plane flying by. I have overcome so many obstacles in my life, I just couldn’t get over this one. I will not fly to go on holidays but with my job I have to fly about 3 times a year.

I finally decided that this is just too ridiculous, I am not going to put my job on the line just because of my fear. So I went to my doctor and he prescribed medication to calm me down on the flight. The medication was okay, but it didn’t help too much. I still felt very anxious the day before and the day of, when I was on the plane I would think of a million reasons to just get off. I finally decided that this is enough, I’m not about to take medication every time I get on a plane, and its not even helping me. So I decided to go see Irina. I must admit I was a little hesitant at first, but as soon as I met her I knew she would be able to help me. During my first visit I was surprised when she told me she can “fix” me in only a few sessions. Just in time for my business flight to Montreal. The sessions are very calming and relaxing and they make you feel so good.

I had two sessions with Irina and on Jan. 31 I flew "drug free" to Montreal. But I was able to fly Calm, Comfortable and In Control. I didn’t need to take any medication, and I wasn’t nervous at all. It was so rewarding to be able to do this.

The first thing I did when I landed was let Irina know of me success, she was so proud of me. I don’t look forward to flying but I’m not scared of it either. Just one of those things I do.

Anyone who suffers from this fear I recommend to come and see Irina!

Thank you Irina!

When I came to see Irina, I already knew that I need Hypnosis to reprogram my mind. I am 47 years old and I am studying to get my University degree here in Canada.

Over some time I have developed an anxiety around passing exams and tests. Every time I had an exam or a test, I was not able to focus and concentrate. My mind was rushing to finish it up. I felt anxious and overwhelmed. I made silly mistakes that cost me a lot.

With Hypnosis I have realized that my past was holing me back. I’ve never believed in myself. Since my childhood I have always questioned my ability to succeed. Irina has helped me to virtually retrain my mind to think of myself as most capable, smart and successful person. I am no longer afraid to succeed.

I’ve got 96% on my last exam and I am sure it will only get better, because I feel confident, calm and in control.

Thank you, Irina. I can recommend anyone who wants to improve learning skills, ability to focus and get high marks at school.

Thank you from my heart,

Working with Irina has been one of the best things that could have happened to me. She has helped me on so many different levels with so many different things. From stopping negative self talk to conquering fears.

I had a big fear of tests. I was the type of person that would get so nervous and afraid before a test I would make myself physically sick. Even though I have been out of school for many years, I recently had a situation where I had to write a test. Irina helped me conquer my fear of studying to writing the test.

On test day, I had some natural butterflies but otherwise, I was totally calm, confident and focused. I was able to completely finish my test and even had a bit of time left over. I felt totally confident and was elated that I got through the test calmly. It took me four hypnosis sessions to redesign my inner self.

I still see Irina to continue the betterment of my life.

I had no fears, trying Hypnosis. I was sure I wasn’t going to start losing control or do strange things, but I wasn’t so sure, if Hypnosis could help me lose weight….This is what I discovered…my weight gain, over the years, was a symptom, not a problem... That I was living with mental stress, negative frustrations, and buried perceived hurts of the past.

I had guilt and I had blocked my natural energy flow. My body couldn’t permanently shed the extra weight because all those other problems needed to be fed. After several (6) enlightening sessions, I began to start feeling happy, and light, energetic and peaceful…its an ongoing process and I surprise myself daily that so many of my bad habits don’t even enter my mind.

I have no cravings and my physical body is changing without dieting or deprivation…its not "fast" but it’s "lasting"...

I was drawn to your practice when I first saw your Website, and I came to you thinking I knew how to find the answers I was seeking. You sat by my side and gently guided my steps inward while I discovered that my journey to truth was along a different path.

After 42 years of self-inflicted suffering based on the limited understanding of a child, I feel a freedom and wholeness that I've never known. The conflict within me has ceased and the healing is real and tangible. It took me five consecutive sessions to fully recover and start living again. You offer a skill - or a gift - wrapped in dedication and compassion - that was a key stepping stone toward unity and self-integration, removing me from the cycle of parasitic self-judgment and the collateral damage it inflicted on my life. Incredible work. Simply incredible.

You have been a blessing me and to others, and I wish you tenfold blessings in return.

After only one session my headache, which I have been carrying since I came back from Mauritius, has almost disappeared. I am not having nightmares anymore. I slept very well those last two nights.

My energy level has boost up dramatically. Before Wednesday, I was feeling tired all the time - now, I'm fine and I'm also thinking very clearly. Before that, my thoughts seemed to be lost in a sort of mist in my mind.

Thank you, Irina!

I’ve battled extreme anxiety for a number of years, and it ruled my life. I finally came to a point a few months ago where I wanted to seek help to regain control of my life.

I came across Irina’s hypnosis service through a Google search. I called to make an appointment, and I was greeted by a very friendly and comforting voice on the other end. After just three hypnosis sessions and my desire to feel at peace, the extreme anxiety that I had been feeling started to dissipate.

Irina helped me find the root cause, and we “fixed” it. I wish I had come to her years ago. I’m much happier today, and the balance in my life has been restored.

I knew Hypnosis would guide me to the inner, most needed information about myself. After my first session, I had already reached my core sadness. I walked away with a realization about me. I began to understand things through feelings (this is what I lacked). To truly feel and absorb the emotions and separate them from my actions was the void that was missing inside me.

One day after my session, I decided to test myself. I called someone very important in my life and I asked him a very difficult question. I wanted to discuss a situation that occurred in our past and begin to feel those past feelings again. So, it started. I went through every action, every emotion, every tear and I then (for the first time)... I listened. I had time to feel those uncomfortable feelings but I also knew I was safe. I was protected and that felt amazing. I then knew that with the help of Hypnosis, I believed in myself and trusted my thoughts and my emotions were controlled and I am on the road to reconnect with ME and not my fear.

Today, I am truly grateful for that.

One of the luckiest days of my life was the day I met Irina. After over 20 years of my weight going up and down, and then being the heaviest I have ever been, I decided to meet with her. I had tried every diet there was.

After only 2 visits, she helped me deal with my food cravings and eating issues and within 12 weeks, with hypnosis I lost 20lbs without being on a diet. I cleared out my closet, donated my large sized clothes and bought a new wardrobe. Irina also helped me create my path to living a healthier, happier life.

I am now living my best life thanks to Irina!

I just had hypnosis done for remembering names and faces that afternoon. After we left our hypnotherapy class at Lasting Change Hypnosis, Diana and I met a friend whom I have not seen for sometime. Diana asked me what’s his name and I looked at the friend. Instantly, his name came out. I said, “Alex! His name is Alex.” It felt good to be able to remember and match the names of people and faces that I met – whether I see them regularly or very seldom. Names are important, it is one of our first gifts in life.

Thank you Irina!

Thanks Irina,

Your session has changed my life for better. After just one session and free consultation a feel like a new person! I should have done this sooner in my life.

I feel I have missed many opportunities by not having done this long time ago. I used to have “choking feeling” around my heart every time I thought of some scary episode of my past. I had an anxiety attacks. You have helped me to get rid of that awful feeling. Yes, I still don’t like remembering bad days, but I don’t feel like having a heart attack again. It is gone. I feel calm and balanced. I don’t just freak out but take time to reason the arguments in my personal life as well as at work. Most importantly that scary feeling of not being able to get closer to anyone for fear of loosing them - is gone too.

Sincerely, thanks and God bless you Irina and your work!

Thank you Irina,

We came back from our trip and everything went really well, a little anxious on first flight - but not until I was actually on the plane. I did my deep breathing and it worked. Also no anxiety on the second plane after transferring. None of them on my way back home (two more flights)!!

It was so good - absolutely no anxiety at airports. Thank you so much!

My anxiety and fear of flying was gone with only two hypnosis sessions. For the first time in my life I am free to enjoy a holiday! My family is so relived. We had stress free vacation. I feel fantastic. Thank you, thank you, and thank you!
With the help of Hypnotherapy my 20-year fear is gone! I can enjoy my life again!

I had no idea how nice it was to have my mind free again.

I have been an emotional eater my entire life and have done diets and the weight always comes back because a food wasn't the cause. I know how to eat healthy and live and lead a balanced life. Three Hypnotherapy sessions have allowed me to let go of all the old emotions that held me back from being the person who leads a happy balanced life. I can't say how much weight I have lost because I don't care what the scale says it doesn't matter, but I can tell you that my work uniform no longer digs into my waist when I sit. As well I am getting a lot of compliments but the funny part is that I don't care either because for once I feel at peace with myself and no longer dependant on food. The only comment I have truly enjoyed is the fact that my husband is happy that I no longer get depressed.

Thank you Irina.

My experience with the name Lasting Change Hypnosis and Irina Benoit has been extremely satisfying and uplifting.
Thanks to Irina’s dedicated work I am now able to control my level of stress and anxiety and I achieved my goal with 3 sessions… “A noticeable decrease in my symptoms of hypertension without any medication”.

I also credit Irina and the name Lasting Change Hypnosis with helping me find a new focus for my spiritual growth. My expectations have been exceeded!

I want to thank Irina for helping me with my weight loss problem though 4 hypnosis sessions over 5-week period. I came to the name Lasting Change Hypnosis because I wanted to have extra reinforcements help me stay focused on my goals. So far I’ve lost 11 lbs and I feel strong, able to make choices, not be obsessed with the food and I have a great sense of control. Obviously I wanted to improve myself very much.

I believe Hypnosis is a wonderful tool that can help anyone to accomplish their goals. I also believe you are exceptionally good at what you do. I have tried other places where they give you tapes to listen to without the benefit of a private session. And you really get nothing from that.

I will highly recommend you to anyone.

Thank you again.

Although I quickly discovered there were not going to be immediate results as I had expected (I am so impatient!) I am pleased to report that I can tackle “the stairs” and my fear of heights with a new calmness and quite interestingly, with some degree of defiance.
My journey with Hypnosis took me four sessions and has given me confidence in myself and renewed strength that I believe will continue to urge me on.

You have a gift,

Thank you so much for our session in Past Life Regression.

It helped me in more ways that I thought possible. You brought a great deal of clarity to the past 6 months. There has been a renewed sense of peacefulness and love in my heart for which I truly grateful. Feels so much better then the other mood.

Thank you once again,

Hypnosis sessions with Irina have been a deeply transformational and healing experience for me.

When I came for help I was stressed and unhappy about an area of my life where I was constantly hitting a wall. Four sessions have helped me to let go of underlying issues, pain, old emotions that were standing between me and my goal, a happier more fulfilling life. Definitely a breakthrough that I believe has led to many miracles, more freedom, more strength, more passion and joy in my life.

Along my healing journey, I have also found a good friend, wise teacher, support and inspiration for life.

With deep gratitude,

Thank you so much for working with me. Our time together (five sessions) helped me to overcome my fears and health concerns. I really enjoyed the inner child work we did! This empowered me to love and accept myself again, which in turn created a healthy self image.

What I loved most about how Irina worked was that she knew where I was hurting the most and strengthens me from that point onward. When the weakest link is stronger so is the rest of the chain, which in this case was the body. I know you will have a stronger sense of who you are and be richly blessed upon meeting with Irina.

Thank you Irina for helping me to overcome my smoking addiction. I've been a heavy smoker for over 25 years. I am not young anymore. Smoking was definitely affecting my health. I am so very happy now that I am free from smoking. Took me four hypnosis sessions with Irina to quit. I have not been smoking for over a year now and I am happier and healthier then I was 10 years ago. Thank you so much Irina for helping me to become a non smoker.

God bless you for your work!

I was in Irina's office waiting for a treatment on the Amethyst Bio Mat when I saw the brochures on Hypnotherapy. I decided to try it as I had reached a place where no matter what I tried I could not eliminate the excess weight I had been carrying around for far too long. I was doing all the right things with natural foods, supplements, exercise and still nothing worked.

With the first session I began to understand where the emotional blockages were and started to change them. After five sessions I felt the positive changes in my life and looked to each day as a new beginning. With the blockages removed my body felt lighter. After a month I noticed my clothes were a little loose and after 2 months I have gone down 2 pant sizes.

Irina has made the difference and my body continues to adjust to this new energy and it feels very good!